Elizabeth Holmes is back in the spotlight: why can’t we look away? – podcast

The Guardian reports: US technology editor Blake Montgomery tells Madeleine Finlay why Holmes continues to fascinate us, and reflects on whether the Theranos scandal has had a permanent impact on Silicon Valley Clip: You Can See Everything, A24 ‘You can’t make this stuff up’: why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth Holmes.

You Can See Everything, a documentary about the disgraced biotech company founder Elizabeth Holmes, has enjoyed a record-breaking opening in the US.

This science story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Elizabeth Holmes, See Everything and Blake Montgomery.

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Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

22 Oct 2026, 09:30 IST

Key names

Elizabeth Holmes, See Everything, Blake Montgomery, Madeleine Finlay

Section

Science

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• The GuardianElizabeth Holmes is back in the spotlight: why can’t we look away? – podcast 22 Oct, 09:30

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